Ruth Hecht
Art Educator, Ceramicist, Portrait Painter, Artist
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About
Art educator and ceramic artist with 28 years of experience teaching middle and high school.
Advanced Placement Studio Art reader and instructor for AP: Drawing, 2-D, 3-D. Track record of strong AP Studio Art scores. Design rigorous,
portfolio-driven curricula for digital imaging,
drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramic classes. Experienced in developing technical skills, creative voice, and differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
Experience
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Educational Testing Service / College Board AP Studio Art Reader | 2020–Present
Selected as AP Studio Art Reader; evaluate national student portfolios alongside
400+ educators using College Board standards, ensuring consistent and equitable scoring
Roycemore School, Evanston, IL
Middle & Upper School Art Teacher (Grades 7–12) | 2002–Present
Design and teach studio-based visual art courses: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and
Ceramics. Teach AP Studio Art, guiding students through creating an inquiry-driven, sustained investigation, with class critique culminating in portfolio submission
Glenbrook High School, District 225
Digital Imaging Teacher (Summer School) | 2023–2025
Digital Imaging Teacher using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, focusing on composition and visual communication using the elements and principles of design to guide decision-
making
Rolling Meadows High School, District 214
Art & ESL Teacher | 2000–2002
Art Survey, Drawing, Photography, and ESL Writing Teacher
Created instruction for multilingual learners for language development and writing mastery
Waukegan High School, District 60
Art Teacher | 1998–2000
Teach Art Foundations, Art Appreciation, and Drawing, Art Club Sponsor
Woodbine Elementary School, Cicero School District 99
Art Teacher (K–6) | 1998 Delivered standards-based art instruction across 27 classrooms.
Education
Master’s of Art Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Major: Art Education | Minor: English as a Second Language
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Washington University in St. Louis
Major: Printmaking | Minor: Art History
